Holiday Office Closure & 
Solid Waste Collection Services Schedule

CHRISTMAS (Observed)

-All City Government Offices will be closed on Monday, December 26.

-There will be Regular Solid Waste Collection Services on Monday, December 26.

NEW YEAR’S DAY (Observed)

-All City Government Offices will be closed on Monday, January 2.

-There will be Regular Solid Waste Collection Services on  Monday, January 2.

Click here for a yearly Solid Waste Holiday Collection Schedule.

If you have any questions, please call 407.656.2256.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

WINTER GARDEN FIRE RESCUE ANNUAL SANTA RUN

The Winter Garden Fire Rescue annual “SANTA RUN” brings Santa and his sleigh full of elves (firefighters, police, City staff) through neighborhoods! This
fast-moving parade spreads holiday music, treats, and good cheer along the way to residents within City limits.

Santa will be in the following areas from 5:45 - 9:00 pm on the following dates: 

-Monday, December 12 - North West Winter Garden 

-Tuesday, December 13 - North East Winter Garden  

-Wednesday, December 14 - South Winter Garden: CR 545 Corridor (West Side) 

-Thursday, December 15 - South Winter Garden: CR 545 Corridor (East Side)

-Friday, December 16 - South Winter Garden: CR 535 / Daniel’s Road Corridor

-Saturday, December 17 - South Winter Garden: Beulah / Windermere Road Corridor 

An alternate date is scheduled for December 19 if weather interrupts one of Santa’s visits.

Click on links above for Santa’s nightly route maps for the estimated time of Santa’s arrival and/or to find a nearby viewing location. Due to significant community growth, not all neighborhoods/streets can be accommodated.

Due to safety concerns, please refrain from parking on the street during your neighborhood’s Santa Run. Street parking, especially parking on both sides of street, may prohibit the parade from going down a street.

Enter Your Residence in the
DE-LIGHT-FUL DECORATIONS CONTEST

It is time to drag out the lights, display the glowing Santa, and enter your home to win the annual De-Light-Ful Decorations Contest. Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, first and  second place winners are awarded in each of three categories in addition to one overall winner. Festive presentations of outdoor decorations could win up to $100!

Judging takes place on Tuesday, December 13, and Wednesday, December 14, starting at 5:30 pm. The contest is free to enter, and all homes must be within City limits. 

Register here or by contacting the Parks & Recreation Department at 407.656.4155. Entry form must be submitted no later than December 9.

Light Up Winter Garden

Join us at Light Up Winter Garden to welcome the holiday season with this annual event to kick off our 38 days of Tis the Season. The lighting will take place at 6:15 pm at City Hall, followed by various activities for all to enjoy throughout downtown, including sledding and snow hills at the Wonderland on Main Street and on South Lakeview Avenue.

Be sure to check out all the fun holiday entertainment throughout downtown including on the steps of the First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, at the Parking Garage Plaza, on South Main Street, etc. Santa will be there too!

Friday, December 2
6:00 – 9:00 pm (Lighting, 6:15 pm)
300 W. Plant Street/Downtown Winter Garden

Sponsored by Duke Energy, the West Orange Ministerial Association, and the City of Winter Garden.

Click here to View the More Information About City Of Winter Garden E-News - December 2022